Fly and Learn Globe
Educational Toy
2004 (made)
2004 (made)
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The Fly and Learn Globe is made by VTech. In the UK VTech has primarily been involved in creating educational learning toys for children and has been running since 1976. The Fly and Learn Globe is aimed at children from three to five years and has an interactive voice, as well as moving parts and a magnifying glass. It aims to benefit children by allowing them independent play with hand/eye coordination, discovery and exploration, and language development.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed card, formed plastic and electronic components |
| Brief description | Fly and Learn Globe by VTech. Part of the Ready, Set, School series for 3-5 year olds. Made in China, 2004. |
| Physical description | The globe itself is made of formed plastic, all countries have a raised relief and there are many geographical features included on land and sea. The globe sits on a silver base with interactive electronic buttons to press as well as a joystick which can move a magnifying glass up and down as the globe is moving around. The box is open at the front to display the globe. The words VTech Fly and Learn Globe are printed in white across the front. the packaging is mainly orange and blue. The back shows a picture of the toy globe, and the sides show pictures of children smiling and playing with the toy. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by VTech Electronics |
| Summary | The Fly and Learn Globe is made by VTech. In the UK VTech has primarily been involved in creating educational learning toys for children and has been running since 1976. The Fly and Learn Globe is aimed at children from three to five years and has an interactive voice, as well as moving parts and a magnifying glass. It aims to benefit children by allowing them independent play with hand/eye coordination, discovery and exploration, and language development. |
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| Accession number | B.57-2009 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2009 |
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